BREAKING NEWS: Brett Favre asks Packers for his release

[cpk1994]

Kind of a tangent, but Im suprised Bearman hasn't been on here spewing garbage about Favre coming to the Bears to lead them to the SB.

[Fosco33]

I am seriously pessimistic about the season right now.

Bob Marley says it best, "everything's gonna be alright, yeah - everything's gonna be alright."

Far worse things in life - you know?

Heck, teams with TERRIBLE QBs have won many, many championships with a solid Defense and average Offense.

I always felt Favre gave them the possibility of winning every game - but only gave us about 2 'extra' wins a year. With ARod - we're 9-7 and maybe a wild card. With Favre - maybe 11-5.

[Charles Woodson]

What would you guys think of this:
If the packers told Brett that first, he would have to out play A-rod in TC, then if he won the starting job or whatever he would have to ether commit for 2 years, if they trade arod.

[bobblehead]

I'm with scott. Activate him and try and trade him to the AFC. If you can't swing a deal, cut him in the last cuts.

[Partial]

What would you guys think of this:
If the packers told Brett that first, he would have to out play A-rod in TC, then if he won the starting job or whatever he would have to ether commit for 2 years, if they trade arod.

I'd be jumping for joy. I'd imagine most people would be.

[The Shadow]

I'm with scott. Activate him and try and trade him to the AFC. If you can't swing a deal, cut him in the last cuts.

I agree with this.

[RashanGary]

I'm with scott. Activate him and try and trade him to the AFC. If you can't swing a deal, cut him in the last cuts.

Ditto. There should be a separate thread on how to deal with this. I had to read though 15 pages and this was the only issue I was really concerned with. Where is Patler? I'm curious when, exactly, is the date that a player must be released to not have to take up their salary. If it's before the first game like SC says then Favre and the Packers will have to work together to get this done because Favre will be screwed entering a new offense with no chance to learn the ropes. Like I said, if this is true then SC and Harlan were right in saying the Packers really do have a lot of leverage.

[Scott Campbell]

I'm with scott. Activate him and try and trade him to the AFC. If you can't swing a deal, cut him in the last cuts.

I agree with this.

Except Scott said that he'd install Brett back as the starter. I said the Packers could cut him at the last minute. I didn't say I'd do it.

[Partial]

I'm with scott. Activate him and try and trade him to the AFC. If you can't swing a deal, cut him in the last cuts.

I agree with this.

Except Scott said that he'd install Brett back as the starter. I said the Packers could cut him at the last minute. I didn't say I'd do it.

Good. Wise man.

[The Shadow]

I wish Mike McKenzie and Javon Walker would weigh in on this issue.

[Scott Campbell]

Like I said, if this is true then SC and Harlan were right in saying the Packers really do have a lot of leverage.

Well, you know Harlan and I like to confer over a couple of cold ones at our favorite hangout before committing to a position. Right Harlan?

[Scott Campbell]

Where is Patler? I'm curious when, exactly, is the date that a player must be released to not have to take up their salary.

I thought it was gametime - week 1. But I wouldn't bet my house on it without checking with Patler.

[mraynrand]

I wish Mike McKenzie and Javon Walker would weigh in on this issue.

Me too. Those two always have important, incisive comments.

[motife]

may have already been mentioned...

Packer sources say they will never grant Favre a release.

Favre's preferences appear to be Carolina or Miami and there is speculation Cook's already talked to them.

[Rastak]

I am seriously pessimistic about the season right now.

Bob Marley says it best, "everything's gonna be alright, yeah - everything's gonna be alright."

Far worse things in life - you know?

Heck, teams with TERRIBLE QBs have won many, many championships with a solid Defense and average Offense.

I always felt Favre gave them the possibility of winning every game - but only gave us about 2 'extra' wins a year. With ARod - we're 9-7 and maybe a wild card. With Favre - maybe 11-5.

Off topic but that's an outstanding tune. Three Little Birds.....